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Yo!
Beeing a father of three kids and working as an editor for the travel section of a Swedish daily newspaper I spend a lot of time carrying my computor, camera, books, clothes and and my kids things in the messengerbag on numerous airports, trains and ships every month when I'm on mission.

The travel line seems to be something I would gladly test for you. The messengerbag has so far been the closest to a perfect travel bag I've had but there is still room for improvement.

I know I would be the right person to test your new line of bags.

Regards
/D

I do a 2 hour commute every day that involves trains, Muni buses, shuttles, walking, etc. Also travel by plane every few weeks. Carry a laptop, two iPods, cell phone, multiple books, two pairs of glasses and other assorted goodies. – Ben Kessler, on July 10, 2008 18:47

Hey Slacker, Check your email.. – B, on July 10, 2008 18:38

Leather is not a part of our plans for now, but check your email.. – B, on July 10, 2008 18:36

Hey Teri, Can you send me your email address? – B, on July 10, 2008 18:30

Hey Ben,
How often do you travel and what "gear" do you usually carry with you? – B, on July 10, 2008 18:28

Hey,

Thank you all for your patience. Our current "Weartester" program is running the product line for the upcoming season - Spring 09. Our main launch will be our travel line. Over the next few days I will be emailing those selected, individually on your personal id's. There were certain criteria that had to be met for being chosen and this being the travel line we were primarily looking for people who fly at least twice a month. This was so that we can get maximum feedback in the shortest time possible.

For those of you who didn't hear back from us, Keep the faith! The travel line is going through its final stages and we are currently working on something very exciting for the fall 09 season which will preview on the "Weartester" site in the next few months. This will be a for a universal target market - which means almost all of you guys can test it.

"Weartesters" works as a peer to peer service, similar to Netflix, where you sign up for a bag, test it and then ship it to the next person who's signed up for it (instead of shipping it back to us). So if you live outside the continental USA, this may not work as effectively.

Hopefully this answers all your concerns, if you weren't selected. This being said... keep looking out on Get Satisfaction for our next search for Timbuk2 Weartesters.

Cheers!

So...has anybody heard anything about being a weartester?

Hi there, I am a post graduate student in Australia. I have used a few other branded messenger but none the less, most impressed with your product. I have been very delighted to use your stuff around campus. I travel to university everyday for 2 hours and do lots of traveling both in Australia (inter-states) and internationally for conferences and research collaborations. I will be seriously very happy to review what you guys could offer in terms of a daily traveling bag. The messenger I had is wonderful, it can securely hold my laptop and giving it an excellent protection.

I will be heading to Sydney, Adelaide, Vancouver and Singapore within this year. My messenger or the one that I am going to test drive will definitely be coming along. I am extremely excited to test wear a new product through the train stations, airports, security lines, and buses of many countries. It will definitely be my valuable, treasured companion.

I have a few other mates who are lovers of messenger bags and I am more than delighted to give them feedbacks on the test driven bag.

Regards,
email is; wincluster@gmail.com

I am a huge Timbuk2 enthusiast and make travels to different states in the U.S. and other countries very often. Currently I am living in San Francisco with a 2 hour commute every day and need an easy and comfortable way to bring all my gear with me. Outside of work I'm constantly on public transportation and moving about the city whether it be on bus, by foot, bike or car. Every bag I've owned before has completely worn - I've ripped holes, broken snaps, tore the stitching on velcro, etc. I handle my bags with love and care but everyday life just tears them apart!

Would love to participate.
My e-mail: benkessler at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

Hi!
I travel by air at least once a month, and make frequent 1-3 day trips by car. I live in Alaska, so pretty much anywhere I fly means hours in transit and usually going through more than one airline hub. I've used lots of different types of luggage over the years, always looking for gear with enough room that is also easy to carry or wheel around, that helps keep stuff organized, holds up well to all the rigors of travel (including being thrown around by baggage handlers), and that LOOKS GOOD! Right now I'm liking some stuff by Eagle Creek, I have and use other brands of luggage, too.

I'm also an athlete and a mother, and a minimalist-wannabe. The athlete and mother roles mean traveling with gear for workouts and kid stuff, the minimalist-wannabe means trying to pare stuff down to the absolute minimum. That's a battle that I don't always win, but I've gotten pretty good at traveling relatively light.

My road trips usually involve travel to ski or wilderness areas (if I'm going to live in a state with 7 months of winter, I'm going to enjoy it!), that means lots of throwing luggage from car to boat or snowy trail or even to sled.

Right now I use two Timbuk2 cargo totes and a wallet. I love that your stuff is tough, it doesn't seem to show much wear (hooray), the colors are fun, and you've thought of really convenient features. I also like that on the cargo totes and wallet, there are just enough compartments and pockets, but not too many - too many becomes a hassle, seems to me like it can be just as bad as not enough compartments.

Hello,

I would love to be a weartester. I am a Northwesterner, who loves to travel. In the last year, I have been to California, Mexico, France, Vietnam, and Taipei. Many more travel plans for the year to come. I am 25 years old and travel, at times, with my laptop, other times just need a good day pack. Also bike a lot around town. Let me know if I can help!

Alan

wheee~! great~! i want in~! please.~!

Hooray!

Check your email. – B, on June 24, 2008 16:52

Thank you all for being patient.. We are updating our "Weartester" program to include more bags and testers in it.

We will contact you guys by the first week of July.

Still waiting to hear if I can be a working mommy wear tester.......a yay or nay would be great.

lil_pineapple@verizon.net

Still waiting for a reply, and I have a trip to Oklahoma coming up in 2 weeks. – EV, on June 22, 2008 16:55

Still waiting for a reply, and I have a trip to Oklahoma coming up in 2 weeks. – EV, on June 22, 2008 16:55

I'm ready to critique still, just waiting for a "yay" or "nay" on whether I get a chance